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CASA PUEBLOMIO
Punta del Este, Uruguay
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CASA PUEBLOMIO
Punta del Este, Uruguay
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$500K - 1M
Descriptive Report – House in Manantiales, Punta del Este, Uruguay
The house is located within a gated community in Manantiales, one of the most peaceful and natural areas of Punta del Este. The project begins with an initial operation on the site that defines not only the placement of the house but also the overall design logic. This operation consists of partially embedding the house half a level into the natural terrain, creating a contained platform that organizes the uses, articulates the relationship with the landscape, and allows for a subtle integration with the surroundings.
This partial embedding has a fundamental impact on several key aspects of the project. On the one hand, it effectively addresses privacy issues: the strategic layout of patios acts as a series of spatial “buffers” between the interior of the house and the boundaries of the lot, providing protection without losing openness. On the other hand, this gesture protects the house from the prevailing southern winds, which can be particularly harsh in this area, thereby improving thermal comfort and sheltering outdoor spaces.
The main program is concentrated on the ground floor, where the social areas, service spaces, and secondary bedrooms are located. This layout enhances the direct connection with the garden and outdoor spaces, with a floor plan designed to be lived in openly and closely linked to the landscape.
Upstairs, a more contained volume clad in natural wood houses the master suite and a TV room or intimate living area. This sector functions as an autonomous body within the whole: it is physically and conceptually separated from the rest of the house, following a more introspective logic, with greater privacy and more open views. Its elevated position reinforces its character as a retreat or refuge within the overall project.
In terms of materials, a simple and honest approach was chosen. The structure is made of reinforced concrete, with exposed concrete walls that provide solidity, austerity, and a contemporary aesthetic. The upper volume is clad in natural wood, chosen not only for its warmth but also for how it weathers over time: it was left untreated so it could age naturally, acquiring a grayish patina that blends harmoniously with the concrete and the local climate.
The combination of these materials seeks a balance between the robust and the organic, the permanent and the mutable, resulting in a sober and noble architecture that remains in constant dialogue with its surroundings and the passage of time.
The design aims for clear and functional spatiality, without superfluous ornamentation but with careful attention to construction details and the living experience. Large openings allow for generous natural light and ventilation, while the arrangement of patios and transitional spaces enriches everyday life.
In summary, this house in Manantiales is the result of a precise intervention on the terrain and a pursuit of balance between landscape, climate, materiality, and program. It is a contemporary piece of architecture that settles into its site with respect, protects itself intelligently, and expresses itself with simplicity.
The house is located within a gated community in Manantiales, one of the most peaceful and natural areas of Punta del Este. The project begins with an initial operation on the site that defines not only the placement of the house but also the overall design logic. This operation consists of partially embedding the house half a level into the natural terrain, creating a contained platform that organizes the uses, articulates the relationship with the landscape, and allows for a subtle integration with the surroundings.
This partial embedding has a fundamental impact on several key aspects of the project. On the one hand, it effectively addresses privacy issues: the strategic layout of patios acts as a series of spatial “buffers” between the interior of the house and the boundaries of the lot, providing protection without losing openness. On the other hand, this gesture protects the house from the prevailing southern winds, which can be particularly harsh in this area, thereby improving thermal comfort and sheltering outdoor spaces.
The main program is concentrated on the ground floor, where the social areas, service spaces, and secondary bedrooms are located. This layout enhances the direct connection with the garden and outdoor spaces, with a floor plan designed to be lived in openly and closely linked to the landscape.
Upstairs, a more contained volume clad in natural wood houses the master suite and a TV room or intimate living area. This sector functions as an autonomous body within the whole: it is physically and conceptually separated from the rest of the house, following a more introspective logic, with greater privacy and more open views. Its elevated position reinforces its character as a retreat or refuge within the overall project.
In terms of materials, a simple and honest approach was chosen. The structure is made of reinforced concrete, with exposed concrete walls that provide solidity, austerity, and a contemporary aesthetic. The upper volume is clad in natural wood, chosen not only for its warmth but also for how it weathers over time: it was left untreated so it could age naturally, acquiring a grayish patina that blends harmoniously with the concrete and the local climate.
The combination of these materials seeks a balance between the robust and the organic, the permanent and the mutable, resulting in a sober and noble architecture that remains in constant dialogue with its surroundings and the passage of time.
The design aims for clear and functional spatiality, without superfluous ornamentation but with careful attention to construction details and the living experience. Large openings allow for generous natural light and ventilation, while the arrangement of patios and transitional spaces enriches everyday life.
In summary, this house in Manantiales is the result of a precise intervention on the terrain and a pursuit of balance between landscape, climate, materiality, and program. It is a contemporary piece of architecture that settles into its site with respect, protects itself intelligently, and expresses itself with simplicity.
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